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Committee debates language to allow random and targeted audits of tabulators

3117618 · April 24, 2025
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Summary

Members discussed restoring the word "random" for tabulator audits while giving the secretary of state limited discretion for targeted audits in extraordinary circumstances and aligning statutory language with current rules.

The committee reviewed proposed amendments on post-election audits of tabulators and whether statute should require strictly random selection or allow the secretary of state discretion to perform targeted audits in certain circumstances.

Tim told the committee that rule 401001, subsection EB, already frames how the secretary of state selects precincts for audit — selecting “at random” but allowing adjustments to ensure geographic…

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